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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,899.21, 37,122.76 and 14,963.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,899.21, 37,122.76 and 14,963.66 is: 20,650.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,899.21 : 37,122.76 = 14,963.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,899.21/37,122.76 = 14,963.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,899.21x = 37,122.76 × 14,963.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,899.21x = 555,492,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,492,358.90/26,899.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.88

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